Person of interest sought in suspicious Edmonton hangar fire
A week after a piece of Edmonton aviation history burned to the ground, police have released photos of a person of interest in the suspicious blaze investigation.
Crime
Apr 30
Bidders express interest in buying all or part of SaltWire newspaper business
More than 250 prospective purchasers and potential investors were sent so-called teaser letters and non-disclosure agreements advising them of the sale process.
Money
Apr 28
U.S. Fed says it won’t cut rates until it has ‘greater confidence’ on inflation
The Fed emphasized inflation has remained high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut rates until it has “greater confidence” price increases are slowing sustainably.
Economy
May 1
U.S inflation rises in March, could ‘undermine’ Fed’s confidence for rate cuts
U.S. consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday.
U.S. News
Apr 10
Interest rate cuts likely to be ‘gradual’ amid inflation risks: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada's governing council is in agreement that the eventual easing in interest rates will be 'gradual' amid outstanding risks for inflation.
Economy
Apr 24
Bank of Canada holds key rate, but signals June cut in ‘realm of possibilities’
The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at five per cent on Wednesday amid recent declines in the annual rate of inflation.
Economy
Apr 10
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23
Quebec man, 38, charged with second-degree murder in woman’s killing near Montreal
Earlier Wednesday, Quebec provincial police said a man was being questioned as a person of interest by investigators before announcing the charges.
Crime
Apr 10
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
Apr 24
Spring housing market looms over the Bank of Canada’s rate decision. Here’s why
The Bank of Canada itself has warned a hot spring housing market could 'stoke' inflation. Here's what economist say those fears mean for the central bank's rate decision Wednesday.
Economy
Apr 9
B.C. electric vehicle sales continue to rise as survey finds softening Canadian interest
A survey by Canada's largest automotive marketplace, Autotrader.ca, found buyers reported softening interest in EVs for the second year running.
Economy
Apr 23
Canadian consumers and businesses pin hopes on lower interest rates: BoC
Canadian consumers and businesses are slightly more optimistic about the future, Bank of Canada surveys show, though both groups are dealing with high interest rates and inflation.
Canada
Apr 1
Buzz kill? Gen Z less interested in coffee than older Canadians, survey shows
Are younger Canadians now less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast.
Canada
Apr 19
Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant program
B.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.
Politics
Apr 8
TSX flat as oil falls, U.S. stock markets mixed after Fed holds interest rates steady
Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Wednesday even as energy stocks fell, while U.S. markets stumbled to a mixed close after the central bank held interest rates steady.
Economy
May 1
Relief for Albertans? Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates this summer: ATB
According to ATB's chief economist, consumers can expect some relief from rising interest rates this summer.
Economy
Apr 10
TSX down almost 100 points, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing interest rate angst
Weakness in several sectors including financials and utilities led Canada's main stock index down almost 100 points Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Economy
Apr 16
Rate cuts in June or July? What economists are saying after the latest GDP data
Signs of a slowing Canadian economy puts more pressure on the Bank of Canada to pivot to interest rate cuts, according to some economists.
Economy
Apr 30
Law (Taylor’s Version): 1st-ever Taylor Swift law course in Canada comes to Queen’s University
The law professor and self-described Swiftie teaching the class is expecting heightened student interest in the course.
Entertainment
Apr 19
Can the Bank of Canada cut rates before the U.S.? What Macklem, economists say
The Bank of Canada will be watching its counterpart south of the border carefully as it gauges when to start cutting its benchmark interest rate. Here's why.
Money
May 2
